You Don't Know Jack

[Ink Asylum]

The new YDKJ game released yesterday, for PC/360/PS3/Wii. Has anyone played it yet?

I've been a huge YDKJ fan since the first releases. I've played all entries in the main series, plus a couple of the side ones (Movies, TV, etc). I still fire up The Road occasionally, definitely my favorite, and play a few episodes. I even watched the Paul Reubens hosted television show for the short time it was on.

I'm undecided which platform to get it for. The $20 price tag for the PC version is very appealing ($30 for the other versions), plus I could easily bring it to my gf's place. It might be more fun and look betting using the TV and my 360.

If a number of fellow CoGs are planning to get it for one platform or another and plan to play online that could sway my decision.

[NotJeff]

If a number of fellow CoGs are planning to get it for one platform or another and plan to play online that could sway my decision.

I've heard but don't have a link to confirm that the PC version is local MP only, and not online.

EDIT: Confirmed. 2 player local only: Steam Forums (http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1750876)

[Ink Asylum]

Ugh. Lame. I was worried about that.

Only TWO player local? That's disappointing. It's unfortunate when a PC-centric series gets downgraded for a sequel. 5th Dementia, the last big PC YDKJ had 3-player local (like every other entry in the series), and online multiplayer.

I guess it'll be 360 for me or nothing.

[Food Nipple]

Played a bunch of rounds last night with Drayven and Ghostbear, it's freaking awesome.

The game is still hilarious. The trademark humor is there in spades, Jellyvision hasn't lost their touch. They may have been on hiatus for nearly a decade, but it sure doesn't show. The Dis or Dats, Screws, Jack Attacks and fake commercials are all still there, and just as cleverly written as they've ever been. There's some new question types, but the coolest new feature is the 'Wrong Question of the Game'. Each episode has a sponsor, and one of the questions in the episode has a wrong answer that's thematically tied to that sponsor, buzzing in with that answer gives you a big bonus, more money than the correct answer is worth.

There's also a cool feature that autoselects episodes for you, so if you've got three people who have all played different episodes, the game will automatically pick one that none of you have played, so you don't have to worry about repeating questions.

The thing that has me the most excited is that the DLC model is fantastic. The concern with a trivia game like this is that there's a finite amount of content, and once you're done, you're done. There's already 10 new episodes up for sale, for $5. 50 cents per episode is a pretty fair deal. I will buy as many episodes as they put out at that price.

[Drayven]

I never played the original YDKJ games but had a blast last night playing. At one point there was a Dis or Dat where we had to pick if it was the name of a ranch dressing manufacturer or a Nevada brothel. If that isn't enough to sell the game I don't know what is.

[National Kato]

360 here, Ink. Should be arriving from GameFly today or tomorrow.

[Ink Asylum]

If you guys are playing on the 360 I'll pick up this game today and be up for playing tonight. I'll even get a 360 headset finally. I've missed YDKJ.

[DoctorFinger]

Dammit you're going to make me buy this, aren't you?

[Ghostbear]

My sides were aching last night while playing this with Foodnipple and Drayven. It is one of the funniest things I've seen in ages. Seriously people, go buy this.

[Ink Asylum]

Just name a time tonight and I'll be there. Not sure if I have all of you on my 360 friend list, but my name is the same there as it is here.

[johnperkins21]

I loved this game back in the day. I still have my discs for YDKJ:Sports and Movies. I did not realize it was already out, I'm definitely going to have to pick this up. Does anyone know if it works with the Scene It buzzers on 360?

Edit: Googling found my answer, that yes they do work, and work very well.
http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/puzzle/youdontknowjack/show_msgs.php?topic_id=m-1-58017972&pid=608654
I've tried it with both regular controllers and the Big Button controllers. The game sense which ones you are using and rearranges everything to match. When you use regular controllers the answers are laid out in a diamond to correspond to the buttons, but using the Big Button controllers puts the answers in a list in the same order as the buttons on the controller. All of the other instructions and inputs also change depending on what you use also.

[Drayven]

My wife wasn't even playing but she was dying laughing on the couch next to me.

[Ink Asylum]

So glad to hear this. I'm now terribly excited to get home and play. Will anyone be around at 7pm EST? :)

[J Arcane]

Yeah, I'll be buying this on 360. I've watched some clips now of it in play and it's every bit as good as the classics. I played the shit out of the one on PS1.

It's a shame about the PC version though. $10 cheaper is not enough to make up for no gamepad, no online, only 2 players, and probably no DLC either.

[Karak]

Yes I got it. Never looked back. Its rare I don't have even the smallest bit of buyers remorse or remorse that I don't get to play it. But its awesom

[Ink Asylum]

Just nabbed the last copy they had at the nearest Gamestop.

[National Kato]

Ink, I'll be on tomorrow night at that time, so I'll look for you. But I'm sure some who already own it will be on playing tonight.

[Ink Asylum]

Tomorrow's out for me. Wed/Fri/Sat I'll be near my 360.

[Savok]

I had a demo of one of these I used to play over and over as a kid.... dammit.

[shodan2020]

I have this game. Now. I will be on XBL all evening and am totally up for playing it with fellow CoGers and enjoying some lulz.

[Ink Asylum]

http://www.colonyofgamers.com/cogforums/showthread.php?t=21563

[shodan2020]

Oh crap. Thanks.

[shodan2020]

My sides were aching last night while playing this with Foodnipple and Drayven. It is one of the funniest things I've seen in ages. Seriously people, go buy this.

My copy just arrived in the mail today. Hope to see you, Food, and Drayven later tonight.

[shodan2020]

I've heard but don't have a link to confirm that the PC version is local MP only, and not online.

EDIT: Confirmed. 2 player local only: Steam Forums (http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1750876)

I believe the 360 version has 4 players over live and 4 player local. I know I've seen the Giantbomb guys play it 3 player locally on the 360 (http://www.giantbomb.com/quick-look-you-dont-know-jack/17-3754/).

[Drayven]

No this deserves it's own thread, Shodan got a new game and he even has an xbox that can read the disc!

[Drayven]

My copy just arrived in the mail today. Hope to see you, Food, and Drayven later tonight.

I probably won't be around tonight, it's Mordheim night!

[shodan2020]

I probably won't be around tonight, it's Mordheim night!

YDKJ with friends is way better than figs. You know it's true.

[Wackman3000]

I really hate that the PC version is so gimped... I really didn't want to pay for a XBL live subscription again.

I do love this game though.... Maybe if I come across a cheap 3 month subscription or something I'll jump on this.

[Ink Asylum]

The game being $30 would take some of the sting out of re-upping a subscription.

YDKJ + 3-month Live card = $50. Still less than most 360 games.

[J Arcane]

I already bought Live, so I could use the Forza marketplace stuff. I'm too lazy to design my own livery so I buy it off the Internet.

[Vandabo]

Man, I'm gonna have to get this game now.

I just keep thinking what 1 vs 100 could've been like if it was written/designed with this much humor and care.

[Ink Asylum]

Yeah, this game is awesome. Funniest game I've played since, well, the last You Don't Know Jack title. Thanks for the rounds guys. I'll definitely be logging in when I can to see if anyone's up for a game.

[Wolvie]

Thanks for reminding me this game was out! I braved the slick and snowy roads today just to get this, and boy am I glad I did. YDKJ was one of my all time fav PC games, and this game lives up to those games. At $30, this game is a bargain for how much fun you have!

Oh BTW, thanks for the invite Guboo! I had a blast, even if I did play on the stupid side of things... probably because I am dumb. :D

Oh and sorry for not talking. I don't have a headset right now and my Kinect mic was turned off. I will fix this problem by either buying a headset or turning on the mic before my next session. Oh, and I will be on this all weekend long! Which starts Friday because I took the day off.

[Wilkz07]

getting it on 360 this weekend. loved the ps1 games.

[johnperkins21]

It's a shame about the PC version though. $10 cheaper is not enough to make up for no gamepad, no online, only 2 players, and probably no DLC either.
Amazon is selling it for $30 on the consoles, though they are all sold out at the moment. You can buy from one of their resellers for about $31.50. I just ordered a copy for the 360.

[J Arcane]

I get the impression THQ didn't expect this game to do that well, but the reviews have been great and the things seem to be selling out everywhere.

[Ink Asylum]

Amazon is selling it for $30 on the consoles, though they are all sold out at the moment. You can buy from one of their resellers for about $31.50. I just ordered a copy for the 360.

$30 is the MSRP. That's how much I paid for it at Gamestop.

[johnperkins21]

$30 is the MSRP. That's how much I paid for it at Gamestop.
Huh. Amazon has it listed as $40 for the 360.

[Wolvie]

I get the impression THQ didn't expect this game to do that well, but the reviews have been great and the things seem to be selling out everywhere.

They must not have known what they had. Because nostalgia factor alone would make YDKJ sell well, even if it wasn't that great. But add in the low price and the fact that the game is as good maybe better than the previous titles? Yeah, that's a recipe for a hit right there.

On a side note, I am SO happy they brought YDKJ back. I was absoloutely in love with these games back in the 90's.

[Ink Asylum]

Plus it's a casual party game in a time where that genre is now one of the biggest sellers, even more so then ten years ago, and it's a GREAT party game.

[National Kato]

The thing I'm most excited about is being able to bring my girlfriend and her two teenage kids in front of the TV to play this instead of the old Trivial Pursuit games I have with outdated pop-culture questions neither child has any chance of knowing.

[Ink Asylum]

After playing a little YDKJ last night with my roommate I like the new twist to DisOrDat. Unlike the online version and like the previous versions, only one person plays, but the other player (possibly players?) can still get points. If the other players buzz in with the correct answer before the active player answers, and the active player answered wrong, the others get points. If both get it right only the active player gets points.

[J Arcane]

Thing that I noticed was, they didn't promote it at all. If I'd known there was a brand new YDKJ game coming out with Cookie Masterson himself still on board for the voices, I probably would've pre-ordered the damn thing.

But they didn't even seem to bother telling anyone about it until the day it released.

[Camel]

Picked up the last copy at Best Buy. I decided to check even though they said it was out of stock online. Woo!

I freaking love YDKJ. Looking forward to playing it a little later tonight.

[Ink Asylum]

I really hope THQ notices the demand and positive reviews and realizes they have a powerful franchise on their hands. Not just another sub-par casual game that unknowing consumers pick up, but a well-produced, well-written party game that can be a real moneymaker. They need to start putting some marketing money behind this title, especially outside the hardcore gaming sphere.

It's almost shocking that it released at $30 on consoles. How many other disc-based games release on that price for the 360 or PS3?

Spread the word! Make your family and friends play and encourage gamers you know that never played the original titles how great it is. I will gladly continue buying more YDKJ games and DLC if they keep up the quality they put into this title. Maybe we'll even see side-titles like Movies/Sports/Television, perhaps even a Video Game specific chapter.

Scene It! is the current heavyweight for digital trivia games, but I think YDKJ can target the same fanbase, provided they have one of the three consoles hooked up to their TV, and more and more people fall into that category.

[shodan2020]

Oh and sorry for not talking. I don't have a headset right now and my Kinect mic was turned off. I will fix this problem by either buying a headset or turning on the mic before my next session. Oh, and I will be on this all weekend long! Which starts Friday because I took the day off.

Dude, you were fine. If you hadn't noticed, I wasn't doing so hot on the trivia either. :)

[shodan2020]

Picked up the last copy at Best Buy. I decided to check even though they said it was out of stock online. Woo!

I freaking love YDKJ. Looking forward to playing it a little later tonight.

Hit me up, i'll be playing it tonight too.

[shodan2020]

Spread the word! Make your family and friends play and encourage gamers you know that never played the original titles how great it is. I will gladly continue buying more YDKJ games and DLC if they keep up the quality they put into this title. Maybe we'll even see side-titles like Movies/Sports/Television, perhaps even a Video Game specific chapter.

Scene It! is the current heavyweight for digital trivia games, but I think YDKJ can target the same fanbase, provided they have one of the three consoles hooked up to their TV, and more and more people fall into that category.

Judging from the achievements, it looks like they already have 3 pieces of DLC already in the can. When I downloaded the first one yesterday, there were achievements for the 2nd and 3rd DLC packs too. So, that's an additional 300 trivia questions, pushing the amount to around 1000. Also, I really think that $5 per 100 question pack is the sweet spot as far as pricing goes. I'll totally pick every one of them up.

[Ink Asylum]

Don't forget the Jack Attack. That makes each episode 11 questions/games.

I was thinking yesterday that I'd love to actually meet Cookie. He's always been my favorite of the hosts. Also, I think it would be funny to get a picture taken alongside the original photo model used for the top of the head on the old titles. Of course, I'd want the photo taken so everything but the tops of our heads is cut off.

[shodan2020]

Don't forget the Jack Attack. That makes each episode 11 questions/games.

I was thinking yesterday that I'd love to actually meet Cookie. He's always been my favorite of the hosts. Also, I think it would be funny to get a picture taken alongside the original photo model used for the top of the head on the old titles. Of course, I'd want the photo taken so everything but the tops of our heads is cut off.

I think avatar awards for the game will make your avatar look like the bald YDKJ guy. I know there is a "bald guy mask" in there.

[Wolvie]

Dude, you were fine. If you hadn't noticed, I wasn't doing so hot on the trivia either. :)

Yeah I was just feeling self conscious since I was getting damn near all the questions wrong. Anyways it's cool there's a game like this where it doesn't really matter what happens. You can just chill and have fun.

[Ink Asylum]

Everyone has on games and off games. In just one night of playing I've had scores ranging from $28k to negative $8k.

[Camel]

If anyone feels like playing a few rounds, I'll be grading some papers in front of the TV. Gamertag is DaveTheCamel if I'm not already on your list.

[National Kato]

Good times, guys! Camel, maybe next time you could grade some papers blindfolded?

To those on the fence: it's as good, if not better, than the old games.

[Camel]

Good times, guys! Camel, maybe next time you could grade some papers blindfolded?

To those on the fence: it's as good, if not better, than the old games.
I was actually grading them in between rounds. :D

Fun times, and finally a game I am good at! Definitely look forward to playing more.

[Ink Asylum]

I'll be itching for some rounds Friday night.

[Wolvie]

I will be on Ink tonight Ink. Hell I'll probably be on during the day time too since I have the day off. Also, Guboo or anyone else who wants to play can send me an invite. Hopefully I remember to get a headset today so I can chat with you guys while we play.

[National Kato]

I'll also be back for more abuse tonight, folks. Let's get several games going.

[Vandabo]

I'm gonna try and pick this up on the way home tonight. I tried the nearest Gamestop last night but they were out.

[Joshkdmw]

So guys, is this game awesome?

I mean, I played YDKJ on the PS1, but it never really grabbed me. Quiz games are all well and good, but couldn't a person get the same experience with trivial pursuit?

Sell me on the game, guys. I want to like it.

[Drayven]

This game has alot more charm than trivial pursuit. It's not always about who has the most useless knowledge, quite often it's about being able to unravel the question to find what they are actually asking. it's not because the questions are poorly written, it's because they're written very well.

[Ink Asylum]

It's also incredibly funny. One of the funniest video game series ever, and this one easily lives up to that standard.

[National Kato]

Quiz games are all well and good, but couldn't a person get the same experience with trivial pursuit?

I think, in many cases, it's tougher than Trivial Pursuit for the reason Drayven highlights. Many times, the answer can be relatively simple, but you miss it because you're trying to wrap your head around the pop-culture filter it pushed the question through.

It's really clever.

[Ink Asylum]

Exactly. Although sometimes the pop-culture or high-culture side of the question is just a funny coating meant to distract you, it often means you have to know two completely different facts to find the right answer. For instance, one question I got essentially asked what famous movie kiss would resemble someone kissing the Blarney Stone (although in a much more roundabout way). To get the answer right you need to not only know that you kiss the Blarney Stone while upside down but also know that Spider-Man has a famous upside-down kiss.

[National Kato]

So much fun. Thanks Ink, Shodan, Drayven, and Camel!

[Ink Asylum]

Ditto. Great rounds. Now where's my McFlying Machine?

[Wolvie]

So guys, is this game awesome?

I mean, I played YDKJ on the PS1, but it never really grabbed me. Quiz games are all well and good, but couldn't a person get the same experience with trivial pursuit?

Sell me on the game, guys. I want to like it.

Look at it this way, you can play YDKJ online with us COG members, The humor from the game and the laughs you'd get from playing it with your friends online will well be worth the $30. You wanna sales pitch? Here's one: BUY IT! Then get online so we can all screw you! Wait, what?!

[Drayven]

Turns out Ink is the anti-Drayven. When he's around I do terrible. Second he leaves I win again.

[Ink Asylum]

There can be only one!

I got the achievement "Great Crowd - Laugh at an easy joke." Did the game actually hear me laugh into my mic? If so, that's awesome.

[National Kato]

Ditto. Great rounds. Now where's my McFlying Machine?

Holy shit, if the truth of the McFlying Machine event were known to all at CoG, we might be ostracized indefinitely. We gotta lose a geek cred card for that shit.

Hilarious, though. :D

[Wolvie]

There can be only one!

I got the achievement "Great Crowd - Laugh at an easy joke." Did the game actually hear me laugh into my mic? If so, that's awesome.

I wondered about that myself. I got that one while playing in SP/local mode with no headset and my Kinect mic off... I was confused to say the least.

[National Kato]

I got the achievement "Great Crowd - Laugh at an easy joke." Did the game actually hear me laugh into my mic? If so, that's awesome.

That comes up after Episode 5, Question 8. No mic needed.

[Camel]

Holy shit, if the truth of the McFlying Machine event were known to all at CoG, we might be ostracized indefinitely. We gotta lose a geek cred card for that shit.

Hilarious, though. :D
I was the only one who didn't pick that answer, and then later I didn't even hit the button when "Delorean" came up on the screen.

Why, you may ask? I was waiting for "HOVERBOARD."

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[Ink Asylum]

That comes up after Episode 5, Question 8. No mic needed.

Aha. My version would have been way cooler.

[shodan2020]

So guys, is this game awesome?

I mean, I played YDKJ on the PS1, but it never really grabbed me. Quiz games are all well and good, but couldn't a person get the same experience with trivial pursuit?

Sell me on the game, guys. I want to like it.

Just go to Giantbomb and look at their quick look (http://www.giantbomb.com/quick-look-you-dont-know-jack/17-3754/)of it. If that doesn't sell you on it, then nothing I can say would make it more appealing to you.

[shodan2020]

This game has alot more charm than trivial pursuit. It's not always about who has the most useless knowledge, quite often it's about being able to unravel the question to find what they are actually asking. it's not because the questions are poorly written, it's because they're written very well.

Those math questions can fuck off and die in a fire... :) Aren't you glad I brought this game to your attention a few weeks ago?

[shodan2020]

So much fun. Thanks Ink, Shodan, Drayven, and Camel!

lol, you're welcome. I'm always glad to have your itchy Jack Attack finger in my game. Makes winning easier. :)

[Ink Asylum]

I've got to brush up on my volume and weight measurements.

[National Kato]

lol, you're welcome. I'm always glad to have your itchy Jack Attack finger in my game. Makes winning easier. :)

Hey, as long as you keep standing still as I throw screws at you, we're good. :D

[Ink Asylum]

If anyone's interested in an afternoon game or two I'll be sitting around in the dashboard shortly.

[Camel]

If anyone's interested in an afternoon game or two I'll be sitting around in the dashboard shortly.
Sorry to log off in a hurry there, Ink. Was putting in a points card code I got in the mail today.

I should be on later (hopefully) if you're still up for a few rounds!

[Ink Asylum]

No problem. I'll be around. Just send me an invite.

Just got the Slack Attack achievement. It's difficult, since you have to get as many wrong answers as possible but stop pressing the button whenever a new answer pops up in case it's the right one.

[Vandabo]

Thanks for the rounds Ink and Food! Glad I finally got on with you guys.

[Ink Asylum]

Same here! Good to have you there.

[Laughing Penguin]

Just bought the game myself, will be looking for a match shortly... my gamertag is below for the 360. Add me and I'd love to get a game in!

[SpacemanSpiff757]

Just picked this up yesterday afternoon and played it for a few hours with the girlfriend last night. It's just as great as I remember it. I looked into the achievements, and they already have the DLC packs built in (3 as it looks right now). I'd be up for some multiplayer if anyone else is interested. Feel free to add me:

XBL: bockalakalus

[Iron Past]

Bringing this thread back up because I just got the game. Amazon had a Lighting Deal and I got it for a song ($15), then immediately bought the DLC. My wife likes playing with me, and the game is downright amazingly produced.

For those that don't know, the demo is completely unique (which shocked and really impressed me), so if you want to play through two extra episodes, download it.

Edit: Quick Draw McDumbass is probably one of the best Achievement names ever.

[roboninja]

Hmmm, just bought this game today, but on PC. Maybe should have read this thread first. Only 2-player MP? That's insane. I could live with only local, but give at least 4 players.

[shodan2020]

Hmmm, just bought this game today, but on PC. Maybe should have read this thread first. Only 2-player MP? That's insane. I could live with only local, but give at least 4 players.

Yeah, the PC version isn't that great because of that. The 360 version has 4 player Live support. It's great. :)